US $10 Liberty / Indian Eagle Melt Value

The US $10 Liberty / Indian Eagle contains 15.046 g of fine gold. Enter how many coins you have to see the live melt value and a realistic dealer buy price.

Dealer payout90% of melt

Melt value

€1,777.81

Buy offer at 90%

€1,600.03

Fine gold content: 15.046 g · Prices updated 18:39 UTC · Prices by MetalflowAPI

Indicative values only. Dealers’ offers vary.

Specifications

CountryUnited States
Years struck1795–1933
Gross weight16.718 g
Fineness0.9000
Fine gold content15.046 g
Sizes availableSingle size

History

The pre-1933 US $10 Eagle contains 15.046 g of fine gold in a 900 alloy. Liberty Head and Indian Head types were recalled from circulation in 1933, so many surviving pieces came back from European bank vaults. Worn common dates sell close to melt; better dates carry collector premiums.

US $10 Liberty / Indian Eagle FAQ

How much gold is in a US $10 Liberty / Indian Eagle?

A US $10 Liberty / Indian Eagle weighs 16.718 g gross at 0.9 fineness, so it contains 15.046 g of pure gold.

How is the melt value of a US $10 Liberty / Indian Eagle calculated?

Multiply the fine gold content of 15.046 g by the current spot price per gram in your currency. The calculator above does this with live prices and multiplies by your quantity.

Will a dealer pay melt value for a US $10 Liberty / Indian Eagle?

Bullion coins usually trade a few percent above melt when buying and slightly below melt when selling back. Expect 90–98% of melt from a specialist dealer and less from a general pawnbroker.

Is a worn US $10 Liberty / Indian Eagle worth less?

Wear removes a little metal but the loss is usually under one percent, so heavily circulated coins are still bought near melt. Damaged or mounted coins may be discounted for extra refining work.

Should I sell a US $10 Liberty / Indian Eagle as scrap?

Only if it has no collector premium. Rare dates, proof issues and original packaging can add well above melt value, so check the date and mintmark before melting.

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